Rocky Hollow RD over AMTRAK
PoorKent County, Rhode Island · 0.3 MI E of JCT US 1 · Structure no. 000000000008270
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 62 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,534
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rocky Hollow RD over AMTRAK is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Rocky Hollow RD over AMTRAK in Kent County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1988 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Rhode Island average of 54.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,534 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,687 by 2041. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rocky Hollow RD over AMTRAK built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is Rocky Hollow RD over AMTRAK in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does Rocky Hollow RD over AMTRAK carry?
About 1,534 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Rocky Hollow RD over AMTRAK?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Rocky Hollow RD over AMTRAK?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.